The lower photograph, this being the earlier example, is more consistent with mine, being an earlier Wm Gough engraved rifle. The second example, this being the top photograph, is more consistent with the rifle being questioned.
Thank you for the clarification. The quality of later examples relative to earlier ones, suggests to me apprentices may have been involved. I’m pleased that my rifle is the earlier one with the better quality of engraving.
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